10 best Irish plays
Theatre does something that no other medium can do. While a good film can draw you in, a play can create a physical world right in front of you. In some cases, they make you a part of the show.…
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The magic of Irish primary school life
From unforgettable school tours to the almost over-joyed level of excitement when a non-uniform day came around, Irish primary school life was and no-doubt still is quite eventful. Words that I would typically associate with primary school life in Ireland…
The Irish movie guide
Ireland became a major filming location in recent years but has a long, rich history of cinema. Among many reasons, movies stick around because of their relevance, their accuracy and their ability to tap into the hearts and minds of…
Linda Ervine – Irish language thriving in East Belfast
Linda Ervine’s interview video at the bottom of the article I first met Linda Ervine, a proud Unionist and Protestant from East Belfast, a few years ago in Gweedore, County Donegal. We were attending an intensive, residential one-week Gaeilge or…
The landscape of live music during Covid-19
The Arts have always been the thing we turn to when the mind needs an escape. Whether it’s music, tv, books or films, we need the Arts more than ever during this pandemic. However the creative industries are going to suffer…
“Martello Towers in Ireland” PART II : Ye Olde Hurdy-Gurdy Museum of Vintage Radio
Welcome back to the series of “Martello Towers in Ireland”! Did you miss out on the first feature of the series, which is about the James Joyce Tower and Museum? If so, you can take a look here. The Martello…
The slow but steady return of Gaeilge in Ireland
Honesty: who wants it? Hands up! Okay, okay! A little secret: the truth is that, these days, almost every Irish person will scoff at the common “do you speak or know any Irish” question. Quite sad really when you think…
Ireland celebrates its Pride
Fabulous costumes, rainbow-themed accessories and a festive crowd, pride festivals are spectacular and brazenly entertaining. Dubliners raise their voices and show their colourful side during one of the best LGBTQ festivals in Ireland, only this time virtually. Usually, the city…
Bloomsday – Celebrating Joyce’s Ulysses
Have you ever heard of Bloomsday? Pub crawling, costume reading and various other activities that dramatise one of world’s most revered novels, the celebration is both unique and interesting. Read the article and learn everything you need to know about…